People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

Kobayashi Rindou paused for a moment, then chuckled, sat down next to Shiraha, and whispered, "Shiraha~ are you hinting at something? Honestly~ what are you hinting at? Just say it directly~ it's not like I'm necessarily going to refuse~"

Bai Yu sighed and said, "I really want to scrub your head with a steel wool pad. I have no idea what's going on in your head. Go to sleep."

"together?"

"Okay~ Take a shower and lie down. Oh, and I like the scent of that orange shower gel, use a lot~"

She thought Bai Yu would just kick her out to go upstairs to sleep; she was just saying it, she didn't have the guts to actually do it. But to her surprise, Bai Yu, who was supposed to refuse, actually agreed!

Kobayashi Rindou broke down completely, her face flushed as she lowered her head, clutching the hem of her skirt as she said, "Um... Shiraha... I'm not mentally prepared for this... Give me... Give me some more time!"

Bai Yu tapped Kobayashi Rindou on the head and said, "That's why you shouldn't joke with me like that~ I'm not some incompetent male protagonist from a light novel~"

Kobayashi Rindou gave an "oh" and ran upstairs as if his life depended on it. Just before disappearing at the bottom of the stairs, he shouted, "I'm not kidding! I'm serious!"

She disappeared immediately after speaking. Bai Yu looked at the empty restaurant; there were very few people, but it didn't feel deserted. After tidying up the restaurant, Bai Yu looked at the girl's broken sword and thought for a moment before deciding to put it behind the counter. Otherwise, if customers came any later or the next morning, they might be startled...

"Hmm? This weight... so this isn't a simple war-torn world after all..."

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Chapter 8 Shanks and Riven (Please add to your favorites!!!!)

Bai Yu sat there until sunrise without seeing a single new customer. Stretching, he remarked, "It really does rely entirely on repeat customers!"

As Bai Yu walked to the door and watched the sky gradually brighten, he closed his eyes, took a deep breath, closed the door, and was about to turn back when he heard the door open, followed by a man's voice.

"Is this a restaurant?!"

Bai Yu turned his head and saw a muscular man holding a long sword. Based on his own strength, Bai Yu was certain that this was a very powerful fighter.

Bai Yu nodded and said, "That's right, would you like something to eat?"

The man chuckled twice and said, "I really didn't expect to end up here after waking up from a nap and wanting a drink. What kind of food do you have here, boss?"

Bai Yu smiled and said, "Anything can be made as long as the ingredients are available."

The man was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Looks like I came to the right place. Give me meat and wine!"

Bai Yu nodded and went into the kitchen, then said to him, "What kind of wine do you want? Strong, fragrant, or something good for the stomach and health?"

The man scratched his head and said, "Then give me the best-smelling wine! The stronger the better, otherwise it'll be too weak!"

Bai Yu went back into the kitchen. The man looked around the shop and nodded, saying, "Clean and cozy, it tastes like a macchiato shop~ Not bad~"

The man waited silently. For diners, waiting is often the most agonizing yet also the most blissful experience. Gradually, a rich aroma wafted over, and the man froze on the spot. He then craned his neck to take a sniff. The aroma was that of meat, and incredibly delicious meat at that!

As the man pondered what kind of animal the meat was, a large plate and a wine jug were placed in front of him. On the plate were neatly arranged large slices of meat, with minced garlic and chili oil used to color the meat, and finally, scallions and ginger on top to make the dish even more elegant.

Bai Yu said with a smile, "I don't know why you always order meat or soup directly, but judging from your size, you should be someone who can eat a lot, so I made you this garlic pork belly."

The man was taken aback and was about to say something when Bai Yu returned to the kitchen. This time, she came out with a clay pot in her hand, placed it on the table, and said, "If you're going to drink alcohol in the morning, it's best to have some porridge with you. Enjoy your meal~"

The man looked at the covered clay pot in front of him, reached out to touch it, and then recoiled from the heat. He then lifted the lid, revealing a crystal-clear rice porridge topped with a poached egg and a few sesame seeds sprinkled on the yolk—a very simple dish.

The man glanced at Bai Yu, who was sitting at the counter reading a magazine, and said with a smile, "Boss! It's been years since anyone gave me a bowl of porridge while I was drinking!"

Bai Yu just smiled and didn't say anything. The man picked up his chopsticks and cut off a piece of meat. The garlic sauce, combined with the aroma of the meat and a touch of spiciness, immediately awakened the man's taste buds.

"Whoo~"

With a sigh of relief, the man began his meal. Perhaps it was because the meat was so delicious, but he only remembered the wine halfway through his meal. He picked up the wine jug, smelled it, and then drank directly from the spout without using a cup.

"Good wine!"

Hearing the man's praise, Bai Yu nodded. In the restaurant, all that could be heard was the man's continuous exclamations of praise and emotion. After finishing the last sip of wine, the man looked at the few pieces of meat left and picked up the casserole in front of him to eat the meat with the porridge.

"Phew...that's great...Boss! You're really something! This wine would definitely make a lot of money if it were sold elsewhere!"

Bai Yu said softly, "My shop is for those who are destined to come; my wine is for those who are destined to taste."

The man nodded, then suddenly remembered something and said, "Boss, this isn't at sea, is it? I can't smell the ocean."

As Bai Yu cleared away the tableware, she said softly, "That's right, and this place is different from your original world~"

"Is this what it means for those destined to come?"

"That's right~"

The man rubbed his head and said, "This is truly an amazing place. Boss, can we use our local currency?"

"Nature, minerals, jewelry, rare ingredients, rare specialties—anything that can be traded is acceptable."

The man nodded, then pulled out a large bag of money from behind him and placed it on the table. He then walked towards the door and said, "Boss, can I still come here? If so, I'd like to bring a few friends."

Bai Yu nodded and said, "Welcome to visit again next time. It would be great to have more customers. By the way, it seems you have a lot more money than you expected. Here, take this!"

As Bai Yu returned to the kitchen, she threw two wine jugs at him when she came out again. They were the same wine the man had drunk earlier. The man did not refuse. He opened the door and looked at what was in front of him. A soft white expanse came into view, and he could smell the sea breeze.

As the man stepped one foot into the doorway, he called out to Bai Yu, "Manager! If you ever have the chance to come to our place again, just come to the Grand Line and find Shanks if you need anything!"

"I'll bring our own ingredients next time. To be honest, manager, you didn't have enough meat! We couldn't get enough! Hahaha!"

After saying that, the man disappeared through the door. Bai Yu opened the shop door, and instead of a burst of white light, she found herself on the same empty street as before.

Bai Yu weighed the money pouch in his hand, then smiled and said, "Looks like I've made a bit too much~"

"That man is very strong."

Bai Yu was taken aback and turned around to see the girl leaning against the stairwell. Bai Yu smiled and said, "Looks like you've sobered up~ You're really amazing, you can sober up so quickly even with such strong liquor. Would you like something to eat?"

The girl sat down and thought for a moment before saying, "Meat and porridge."

Bai Yu merely glanced at her with a slight smile. It was obvious that she had witnessed the entire process, which explained the outcome. Half an hour later, the girl ate meat while softly asking, "Is my sword with you?"

Bai Yu took the sword from the counter, held it to the girl's side with one hand, and said, "It's quite heavy~ I didn't expect you to be so strong~"

The girl was clearly shocked. She knew her sword all too well, yet this person had picked it up with one hand? He was quite something.

The girl seemed to realize something and said in a deep voice, "Is this another world?"

Bai Yu nodded and said, "That's right~ a world that is much more peaceful than yours."

The girl fell silent for a long while, then said softly while eating, "I never thought such a place really existed... What's your name?"

"White Feather."

The girl nodded and fell silent again. After a long while, she put down the clean plate and casserole, took out a gemstone and placed it on the table, picked up her sword, and was about to leave.

Bai Yu sighed and said, "Wait a minute~"

"I don't know why, but you guys always seem to spend way more than the original price on meals. Is your world really this outrageous? Here! This is for you!"

The girl was startled, turned around, and caught what Bai Yu threw to her. After taking a closer look, she smiled slightly. It was a backpack. She didn't know what was inside, but she could hear the sound of water sloshing around.

The girl opened the door, hesitated for a moment, and then whispered, "Riven... thank you..."

They disappeared as they spoke. Bai Yu sighed and said, "They really are all very rich."

As Bai Yu placed the gemstone in his hand on the counter, a mechanical voice in his mind said, "A gemstone specializing in Rune Continent, with no special energy, and high purity, it can be exchanged for 130 million."

Bai Yu smiled and shook his head, saying, "Let's calculate it."

"Please wait..."

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Chapter Nine: Kobayashi Rindou's Pursuit (Please add to your favorites!!!!!!!!!)

Only when the sun was completely blazing did Bai Yu close the book, stretch, and then hang the "Closed" sign at the door. Naturally, no one came to this place.

The purpose of hanging this sign is to indicate that the store is closed, so those guests from other worlds can no longer come. When they open the door, it will only look like what they would expect from their own world.

Looking around the quiet shop, Bai Yu began to look forward to what kind of customers would come tonight; this was his greatest joy in opening the shop every day.

Bai Yu went upstairs and pushed open Kobayashi Rindou's door without knocking. At that moment, Kobayashi Rindou's sleeping posture was completely inconsistent with her goddess-like appearance!

At this moment, Kobayashi Rindou was hugging a blanket, wearing a nightcap and a nightgown, not afraid of being seen by others at all.

Bai Yu sighed and walked to the bedside, sitting down next to Kobayashi Rindou. He reached out and pinched Kobayashi Rindou's face. Kobayashi Rindou immediately rolled over, opened his eyes, glanced at Bai Yu, and then quickly covered himself with the blanket.

"Why didn't you knock before coming in! Tell me! Was it on purpose?! You had ulterior motives! You wanted me to stay and be the boss's wife, didn't you?!"

Bai Yu rolled her eyes and said, "If I were to do this on purpose, counting from the first time you stayed at this hotel a year ago, you'd be a mother now."

Kobayashi Rindou blushed, then threw back the covers, revealing a long, slender leg. She made a hand gesture in the air and said, "Bai Yu~ It's not too late for you to do this now~"

Bai Yu sighed and said, "I told you not to make jokes like that when you're a coward~ Get up and eat breakfast~ Otherwise, you won't need to eat~"

Kobayashi Rindou snorted, then silently wrapped himself in the blanket and said, "Get out of here! I need to change my clothes! I gave you a chance earlier, but you didn't take it! You'll regret it!"

Bai Yu stood up and walked out, saying, "Hurry up, there's something you like to eat~"

"Oh!"

Kobayashi Rindou lifted the covers, looked at his long, slender legs, scratched his head, and said, "This shouldn't be. Isn't Shiraha a carnivore? I'm even tempted by these legs~ Tch~ Forcing myself to suppress it~ Hehe~"

After saying that, she started changing her clothes. Many of her clothes and shoes were here. From that day on, Kobayashi Rindou had always wanted to become the boss lady, but unfortunately she was too timid and only dared to joke. One word from Bai Yu could make her completely shut down.

At the dining table, Kobayashi Rindou ate her food while swinging her little feet, while Shiraha quietly played on her phone, occasionally putting some food on Kobayashi Rindou's plate.

Kobayashi Rindou never refused anyone's food and had gotten used to Shiraha's behavior. Kobayashi Rindou would also occasionally put some food on Shiraha's plate, and every time this happened, Kobayashi Rindou felt like an old married couple.

At this moment, at Totsuki Academy, a blonde beauty was walking towards a building with a cold face. Behind her was a pink-haired girl. The blonde girl said in a deep voice, "Hisako, Grandpa's behavior has been very suspicious lately. Not only are a lot of clothes missing from the house, but more importantly, he often comes home very late."

Hisako nodded and said, "Yes, Ms. Erina, the commander-in-chief has indeed been coming home very late lately. Last night was no exception. He also smelled faintly of alcohol, so he must have gone out for a meal. The clothes he was missing must have all torn up."

Erina whispered, "Hisako, go ask Grandpa's driver later where he went. I want to see what kind of restaurant could make Grandpa so fascinated, and even cause him to lose so many clothes."

"Eri, why aren't you going in yet? The meeting is about to start."

When Momo appeared behind Erina carrying Butch, Erina was startled and gasped, saying, "Senpai, you're scary."

Momoko Akane didn't say anything and just walked straight ahead, but Erina didn't feel impolite at all, because she was the tenth of the Elite Ten and Momoko Akane was the fourth. Although she was older, she just couldn't compare.

The law of the jungle prevails, and that's how Totsuki Culinary Arts competes. When Erina followed Momo Akanekubo into the conference room, she found that everyone was there except for Rindou Kobayashi, who was in the second seat.

Sitting at the very front was a white-haired young man, Tsukasa Eishi, the current first seat of Totsuki Culinary Arts. When Tsukasa Eishi saw Akane Kubo Momo arrive, he said somewhat timidly, "Akane Kubo-san, you and Kobayashi-san must be in the same dormitory, right? Where is she?"

After sitting down in her seat with Butch in her arms, Momoko Akane said quite naturally, "Gentiana went to see her boyfriend last night, and Momoko was there too, but Momoko is back now."

This statement caused quite a stir. Kuga Terunori, sitting in the eighth seat, was stunned for a moment, then clutched his stomach and laughed, saying, "Hahaha! That Kobayashi Rindou actually has a boyfriend! And from outside the school! Hahaha!"

Momoko Akane frowned slightly. She still had a good impression of Shiraha. He was a great cook, very friendly and polite, serious about cooking, and handsome. It was hard to dislike someone like that.

Akane Momo hugged Butch and said, "Gentian Cotton is pursuing her... and Manager Shiraha is amazing, the dishes she makes are the most delicious I've ever eaten."

Everyone was taken aback. Who was Akanekubo Momo? She was the fourth seat of the Elite Ten, a monster with extremely high standards. For her to say that this was the best food she had ever eaten, one could imagine how impressive it was, since she had also eaten Tsukasa Eishi's cooking... That makes it easier to understand.

Furthermore, the fact that Kobayashi Rindou had taken a liking to him and even pursued him suggests he must be an exceptionally talented person. Everyone became interested, and Tsukasa Eishi tilted his head and said, "Eh? Is he really that amazing? I really want to see him... It's a pity I won't have time before graduation..."

Kuga Terunori, sitting casually in her chair, said, "Really? Is he that good? What can he do? Senpai, you just happened to point out something he's good at!"

Momoko Akane shook her head and said, "According to Gentian Cotton, Manager Shiraha can make anything as long as he has the ingredients. Last night, Momoko ordered different dishes, and even a Napoleon cake. However, every single dish was a masterpiece that Momoko simply couldn't match..."

Everyone was somewhat shocked. Could such a chef really exist?! But with Kobayashi Rindou and Akanekubo Momo present, most of the people believed it. Erina said calmly, "That's impossible. No chef can do that. Besides, whether it's delicious or not is up to me."

Momoko Akane said calmly, "Very courageous, Eri, but the Commander-in-Chief is also a regular. Last night, the Mapo Tofu exploded five times, and the clothes would burst open if you wore it. The tempura exploded twice, and the snacks and drinks each exploded twice. Is that enough?"

Erina's eyes widened in shock, and she slammed her hand on the table, shouting, "This is impossible! How could Grandpa's clothes keep tearing off with the same dish! This is impossible!"

Momoko Akane simply hugged Butch and said, "Nothing is impossible. Momoko doesn't lie. Besides, you can ask the Commander-in-Chief about this. Last night, Momoko came back in the Commander-in-Chief's car."

This time, everyone fell completely silent. What kind of monster had this come from? Tsukasa Eishi had initially thought it was just an ordinary chef, but now it seemed the opponent was many times stronger than him…

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Chapter Ten: The White-Haired Girl at the Shop Entrance (Please add to your favorites!!!)

After thinking for a moment, Tsukasa Eishi said to Akanekubo Momo, "She sounds like a really capable store manager. Maybe I should check her out after graduation... But Akanekubo-san, could you please call Rindou-san back? It's difficult to manage today's meeting without her..."

After a moment of silence, Momoko Akane nodded, and Eishi Tsukasa breathed a sigh of relief. He knew he was the first seat, but the Elite Ten only represented strength and the amount of resources allocated to them; they couldn't command or direct the Elite Ten below them.

At that moment, Kobayashi Rindou and Shiraha were still eating. After hearing the phone ring, Kobayashi Rindou paused for a moment and looked at Shiraha. Shiraha simply said softly, "Is the phone ringing so nice? Why don't you answer it?"

Rindou Kobayashi pressed the answer button and said, "Huh? In this kind of situation, shouldn't you ask me who I am, whether I'm a man or something?"

"Pay attention when you answer the phone. Also, I've finished eating, you can eat your own food."

"Oh~ Here, you can have this soft-boiled egg~ I can't eat any more~"